10 Best Leaders from Finance in India 2025

India’s financial ecosystem is entering a pivotal era, defined by digital disruption, evolving regulatory expectations, and an accelerated push toward smarter, more inclusive financial solutions. At the centre of this shift stand the leaders who are driving clarity, stability, and innovation across the sector.

With this vision, TradeFlock presents the “10 Best Leaders from Finance in India 2025,” an exclusive edition dedicated to recognising the individuals reshaping the country’s financial future. These changemakers are modernising systems, strengthening governance, expanding financial accessibility, and steering institutions toward sustainable growth. This issue offers insight into the strategies, philosophies, and leadership journeys of those redefining what it means to lead in India’s dynamic financial landscape

Mahabaleshwar Hegde

Chief Financial Officer

Prashasync

Mahabaleshwar has established a distinguished career characterised by continuous transformation and reinvention within the financial sector. With two decades of expertise in finance, Mahabaleshwar leverages discipline and strategic vision at Prashasync, addressing the most persistent challenge in healthcare: liquidity. His innovative solution incorporates a fintech infrastructure into the company’s HealthTech platform.

Anupam Agarwal

Director (Finance)

ONGC Videsh Limited

With over 30 years of experience in both regulatory and corporate finance, he has a deep understanding of how macroeconomic forces, regulatory changes, and international markets influence corporate strategy and long-term investments. As an Executive Director at ONGC Videsh Limited, he has been equipped to be a strategist capable of balancing growth ambitions with financial restraint.

Anurag Mittal

Chief Financial Officer

Unicommerce

Anurag Mittal, with over 20 years of experience in finance within high-growth, technology-driven companies, has instituted significant changes at Unicommerce in his role as Chief Financial Officer. His professional background exemplifies his capacity to harmonise innovation with financial discipline, a vital element in transforming Unicommerce into a rapidly expanding, mature, and sustainable technology enterprise.

Devendra Singhvi

Chief Investment Officer

Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited

Devendra Singhvi, a Phd holder in finance with 28 years of experience, has aimed to revolutionise asset management within Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, transforming investment operations into a strategic function. Holding key roles at Reliance ADA Group Treasury, Hindalco Industries, and Prebon Yamane, he possesses practical expertise in fixed income, equities, treasury, forex, and derivatives.

Naveen Kulkarni

Chief Investment Officer & EVP

Axis Securities Limited

Naveen Kulkarni brings 20 years of experience in asset management, equity research, investment strategy, and channel management. With a solid background in financial analysis and risk management as Chief Investment Officer & EVP at Axis Securities Limited, he has implemented innovative quant-based strategies using AI, ML, and Smart Beta frameworks, demonstrating leadership in achieving steady profitability and building client trust.

Navin Agarwal

CFO

Dream Sports

With over two decades of experience in finance and corporate governance, Navin Agarwal has steered Dream11 through rapid growth and major fundraises as Chief Financial Officer. Since 2016, he has led strategic investments, cost optimisation, and compliance frameworks, ensuring the company’s financial health as it serves millions of users across India.

Niraj Shah

Chief Financial Officer

HDFC Life

Niraj Shah, an IIM graduate and Chartered Accountant at HDFC Life, is a finance leader recognised for his strategic insight and operational clarity. With over twenty years of experience in life insurance, corporate finance, and audit, he has strengthened the company’s reputation as one of India’s most resilient and innovative insurers. Niraj combines technical skills, strategic thinking, and industry knowledge to navigate the complex Indian financial sector.

Rishi Luharuka

Group CFO

Force Motors Ltd.

Rishi Luharuka, with his 20 years of experience in finance, is currently serving as the Group Chief Officer at Force Motors. His objectives include restoring financial discipline, rationalising the company’s strategic focus, and establishing the foundation for sustainable growth and profitability, all while upholding Force Motors’ traditions of reliability and engineering excellence.

Shirish Damani

Global Chief Revenue Officer

OYO

Shirish Damani has led global growth strategies at OYO as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing 15 years of experience in hospitality and technology-driven revenue models. By driving international sales, expanding networks, and implementing innovative pricing strategies, he has guided expansion into various markets while ensuring consistency and scalability in a rapidly changing industry.

Sridhar Ranganathan

Vice President- Global Finance

Pando

With 20 years of experience in the global career landscape, including ownership of the finance function, Sridhar Ranganathan at Pando has become an expert in the technology domain across global finance and business growth strategy. He has significantly contributed to the company’s growth, delivering substantial returns to investors and employees upon exit, ensuring that every dollar invested yielded excellent returns.